The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI) at the at the Keck School of Medicine offers a range of research programs designed to prepare graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to conduct diverse independent research. A great diversity of research areas include themes in virology (AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, papilloma, virus-induced cancers, viral pathogenesis), immunology (vaccine development, autoimmune diseases, allergy, asthma, immune therapy, immune evasion by viruses), cancer (oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, cell cycle, apoptosis, signal transduction, drug development, mechanisms of virally-induced cancers, chemical carcinogenesis), stem cells (cancer and embryonic), premature ageing (Werner syndrome, Progeria), and others.

M.S. Program »
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Molecular Microbiology & Immunology .

Ph.D. Program »
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Molecular Microbiology & Immunology.

Medical Student Curriculum »
MMI is actively involved in teaching the medical students providing instruction in virology, immunology, bacteriology, mycology and parasitology.

Postdoctoral Training Opportunities
MMI offers advanced laboratory research training for postdoctoral scientists. Individuals interested in postdoctoral positions should contact prospective advisors directly, see Faculty.